What are the Gun Laws in Ohio?

Question: What are the Gun Laws in Ohio?

Answer: Child Access Prevention Law? No.
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Juvenile Possession Law? No*.
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Juvenile Sale/Transfer Law? Yes.
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State Requirements

• Permit to purchase rifles and shotguns? No.

• Registration of rifles and shotguns? No.

• Licensing of owners of rifles and shotguns? No.

• Permit to carry rifles and shotguns? No.

Handguns

• Permit to purchase handgun? No.*

• Registration of handguns? No.*

• Licensing of owners of handguns? No.*

• Permit to carry handguns? No*

• * Some municipalities control possession, sale or transfer of firearms. Controls include handgun registration, ID cards, waiting periods, permits to purchase, restrictions on handguns with barrel lengths less than 3 inches, prohibition on handguns weighing less than 19 ounces, costing less than $50 or $90 and able to melt at less than 800 degrees Farenheit. Also, prohibitions on firearms with obliterated markings and no use of any firearm by person less than 16 or 17 years of age.

Other Requirements

• Is there a State waiting period? No.

• Is there a FBI *NICS check for firearm transactions? Yes.

• Permit to carry a concealed weapon required? Not allowed.

• Record of sale: Yes.

*NICS - National Instant Check System

Caution: This summary is meant for general purposes only. Firearm laws frequently change.

Source: Department of the Treasury Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms - State Laws And Published Ordinances - Firearms (23rd Edition – 2001)